Korean

작업
Meaning: work; task; operation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

作
業

Example sentences

This work must be finished by tomorrow.
이 작업의 완료에 소요되는 시간은 예상보다 길어졌어요.
The time required to complete this task took longer than expected.
이 작업은 요령이 없으면 힘들다.
This task is difficult if you don't have the knack.
해경은 사고 현장에 출동하여 구조 작업을 시작했다.
The Coast Guard arrived at the accident scene and began rescue operations.
그는 마감 시간에 쫓겨 밤샘 작업을 했다.
He was pressed by the deadline and worked all night.
그는 작업에 필요한 요구를 준비했다.
He prepared the necessary tools for the work.
해경은 사고 현장에서 실종자 수색 작업을 계속하고 있다.
The Coast Guard is continuing search operations for the missing person at the accident site.
태풍이 지나간 후, 파괴된 도로를 복구하는 작업이 시작되었다.
After the typhoon passed, work to restore the destroyed roads began.
이 작업은 고도의 숙련이 필요합니다.
This task requires a high level of skill.
보고서 작성을 위해 밤샘 작업을 했다.
I worked all night to write the report.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of doing a job or the job itself. It can also mean an 'operation' or 'task' when performed with a specific purpose or plan.

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